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The Best Credit Card Choices for College Students
By Meaghan Montrose
Debt often starts during the college years. It is during this time a student is faced with many additional expenses as well as transitioning from their dependence on parents. These costs include tuition, food, clothing, books, car, housing, and much more. The problem is most students don’t have this money readily available, so they turn to loans and credit…and then comes the debt!
Having some debt is not all bad, it is natural. Many young adults (and even old adults) are forced into some form of debt in life. (How many people can buy a house without a mortgage?) The problem is when the debt spirals out of control due to misuse of credit cards and astronomical fees.
The Digerati Life has done some research on the subject of credit cards and put together a post on the Best Student Credit Cards for College Students. Though students still need to exercise caution when using a credit cards, the article gives a few good options for cards. One of the credit cards described actual offers points for earning a high GPA…that is smart all around!
Check out the post for all the details.
Topics: College Preparation and Advice, Money and Business Advice | 1 Comment »
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Awesome! Thanks for mentioning my article. I think of introducing credit cards to students much like introducing them to driving. Cars and credit cards can be both helpful and dangerous — it’s a matter of learning how to use them the right way. Thanks again!